Julie Had an Adventure!
When the trip to N Wales was first muted, I thought quietly to myself that I could cycle there…with the
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Rides
Anerley B.C at Wales 2023
“Didn’t We Have a Lovely Time The Day We Went To Bangor “(Song, 1979 – but more about the song
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Etape Caledonian – Pitlochry
This was my first cycle sportive event, which I rode on Sunday 14th May 2023. I had booked an entry
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The Elan Valley – A Dam’ed Good Day
One of the most spectacular day rides I have ever done started in the village of Rhayader, Powys.
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MAP READING PRACTISE!
Map reading and using maps to follow a route are useful skills, and offer some interesting, entertaining and challenging competitions
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Tablehurst Farm, Tues 18 April
MARK H swaps TAN HOUSE FOR TABLEHURST and REPORTS: Jim led a great ride to Tablehurst Farm,11 riders in all
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Welsh Mountain Roads
During Anerley’s visit to Snowdonia our base is a lodge at Deiniolen. To get there by car, after you arrive
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New Forest Classic Day 1
MARK HANCOCK OUR RACE SECRETARY JOINS THE COMPETITION! The event start was at the Gang Warily Leisure Centre, Southampton, a
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New Forest Classic
MARK H OUR RACE SECRETARY REPORTS! Four club members & two friends of Vivienne Inglis rode the New Forest Classic
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The Devil’s Staircase
The first of these rides was a ride to Llyn Brianne which included the infamous Devil’s staircase one of the top 100 greatest Cycling climbs in Great Britain.
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A Taxing Problem.
I saw an item in a national daily newspaper about a long and ongoing research study into I.Q. This had
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Bluebell Bike Rides
I have always tried to get the timing right for an annual Bluebell Cycle Ride. Bluebells usually bloom in April
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Gravel Biking & Woodland Trails
Now that Spring is here, and after the April showers hopefully give way to some dry and sunny weather in
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Better late than never!
I meant to write something for the Gazette ages ago, but writing most definitely is not a favourite activity for
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Snowdonia and it’s Waterfalls
Wales, and Snowdonia in particular, is known for its mountain scenery. The mountains attract clouds, which cause rain, which results
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Another Mountain to Climb
It is 5 years since I last climbed a mountain, and with Denise having organised some Anerley away days to
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After another stent recently fitted in one of my coronary arteries, Mark Hancock’s promised flat ride really appealed to me.
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No Business Like Snow Business!
On the evening of Sunday 11th December 2022 we had the first major snow for well over 5 years. Obviously
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Marlborough Away Days 2022-Day 1
What would summer be, without some Anerley Away Days? It is always great to go somewhere new to explore for
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The Joys of Gravel Riding in Winter
Des had advised me of the existence of Langley Vale Wood a Woodland Trust memorial site to WW1, so I decided to take it in as a visit.
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Anerley B.C Trip to Wales- 2023
And Note the Dates – Sunday 28 May to Thursday 1 June Des and myself recently started talking about resurrecting
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Why Marlborough?
With the long winter nights now upon us, my thoughts will turn to planning for next summer’s bike tour. I
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As we faced the clock and seasonal weather change, it seemed a final visit to Teapot Island was in order.
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A Day to Remember!
On Remembrance Sunday Tomtom led a ride to Horne Golf Club, leaving from Shurgard at 10 sharp. Keeping an eye
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Anerley Gathering – October 2022
This month the destination was Christmas Tree Farm at Downe. Our Club assembled in 4 groups at Shurgard for a
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Our Ladies Never Stop!
Their tour to Cambridge & Harwich 22-25 September 2022 DAY 1 It was an early start to meet at Purley
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How to Nail Punctures!
My first Autumn ride on Sunday 4th September was very well attended – 10 turned up for a ride out
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Martin’s Whitstable Ride
A great ride on Saturday 4th September to start Autumn 2022, as reported by Fran! Wow! Yesterday counts as one
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Anerley Gathering 30th August 2022
Not the last of the Summer wine, but definitely a final Summer celebration for Anerley B.C, held on a warm
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Margate with the Numpties
Not being rude, that is what this little group of friends call themselves as they get together on random days
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